Opinion

Amid a military stalemate, Saudi-brokered diplomacy has led to some progress toward a difficult diplomatic path. UN-backed referendums in disputed areas may be key

Against the backdrop of political and economic stagnation, protests will escalate and living conditions will worsen, creating a vicious and perpetual cycle of misery

Had approval been given for the F-16s when Zelensky first made his request last year, they may have arrived in time to make a tangible difference to this year's Ukrainian counter-offensive

The salary bumps are being viewed as a calculated move to mask the fuel price hikes igniting public outrage against the regime

A recent Alvarez & Marsal report concludes that Lebanon is governed by a criminal cabal but it comes as no surprise to the Lebanese people

Fundamental financial and monetary concerns remain, especially fears that a single currency could undermine the national and monetary sovereignty of each state

A direct armed clash might just serve to strengthen Hezbollah's grip on both the nation and the state. Instead, a more constructive way forward might involve a robust, peaceful political strategy.

While the Taliban mark the second anniversary of their return to power with victory parades, many Afghans are not celebrating — especially women who have had their freedoms taken away.

Efforts have hit a pause while stakeholders take stock of what has been achieved and define what the ultimate objective is

Motorcycles pose imminent death in Beirut, but causes of death in Lebanon are many and indistinguishable: from kidnappers and weapons to a robbed bank account...

Russia's Wagner Group, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Sudan's Rapid Support Forces raise questions about the purpose of non-state organisations and the risks they pose for regimes.

The short-lived glory of films with low runtimes raises questions about how they are perceived in the film industry, and whether they are only relevant in the early stages of a filmmaker's career.