On Monday, the Syrian president shook hands with Trump at the White House. Speaking to Al Majalla, a former State Department official explains why this is a moment she could have never imagined.
While many Israelis celebrate the news, others wonder how this will affect the lives of the remaining hostages as both Netanyahu and Hamas double down on their demands
The head of the Rapid Support Forces blames Cairo for his militia's recent heavy losses south of Khartoum. Al Majalla offers several explanations for Hemedti's finger-wagging.
Israel is widely regarded as having the world's most sophisticated air defence systems, but a Hezbollah drone strike on a military base has rattled Israelis. Is it time for a reality check?
Beijing's arm-round-the-shoulder approach to the region's problems contrasts to Washington's traditional gun-in-the-back stance. Middle East leaders seem to like it. Will they reap the rewards?
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visits Cairo for the first time in over two years to discuss pressing regional developments as well as investment opportunities
Israel has fought four wars in Lebanon, and each had their own unique dynamics. But parallels between the 1982 and current war paint an unsettling picture of what could come.
Netanyahu is trying to drag Tehran into direct conflict, and Iranians' 'strategic patience' is running out. Will he finally get what he wants? Time will tell.
Hezbollah's stronghold has been under relentless Israeli attack for weeks. On the ground, Al Majalla explains how Beirut's once diverse southern suburb evolved into a 'little Tehran' over time.
In what could be a historic turning point in US-Syria relations, the new government in Damascus will likely join the international coalition against the Islamic State (IS)
On Monday, the Syrian president shook hands with Trump at the White House. Speaking to Al Majalla, a former State Department official explains why this is a moment she could have never imagined.
The 34-year-old socialist's win is a seismic development, proving that tax rises for the rich to fund social programmes, and unwavering advocacy for Palestinian rights, are politically viable stances
Those who are able to bury their dead are among the lucky. For others, not knowing the fate of their missing loved ones or receiving mutilated corpses impossible to identify adds insult to injury.