A high-profile armed group in Daraa in southern Syria has reluctantly agreed to hand over its weapons, with its fighters joining a national army under the Ministry of Defence. In the end, it had to.

In Türkiye for talks and a conference, Syria's new president knows that there is much to do and many to satisfy if he is to rebuild his country. Amidst the smiles, those with agendas jostle.

Israel's tactics have changed, and so have its objectives. For Netanyahu, this second war is about political survival, and for Smotrich and the far right, it's about fulfilling God's plans.

A waterway wedged between Africa and Asia is the preferred transit route for around 30% of global containerised trade. No wonder foreign stakeholders are all vying for bases along the route.

He says his power over immigration overrides the First Amendment

Fifty years ago today, a civil war that lasted 15 years ripped the country apart. Today, outstanding grievances and underlying causes of that war still remain, leaving the country on shaky ground.

Israel hasn't let in any food, water, fuel or medicine for over a month. Making matters worse, hospitals have been targeted, rendering them unable to cope with the constant influx of sick and injured.

The 375km Lebanon-Syria border is a story of security, smuggling, sovereignty, and geographical blurring. After a century of disputes and clashes, can new talks settle things once and for all?

A political initiative to reshape the US government in favour of right-wing policies is said to be Trump's second-term blueprint. Al Majalla explores its vision of "a new future for conservatism."

Intelligence chief and then prime minister, he left Iraq after threats and an assassination attempt from Iranian-backed militias. Now that he is back, he tells Al Majalla what he has planned.