While he never underwent any real military training, he has been crucial to his father's bloody power struggle. He is now being backed by a range of powers to be Libya's next leader.
The enormity of the destruction in Derna and the surrounding region is immense. In a city of 100,000, 15-20% of the population could be dead or missing.
It is impressive how the war-torn Libya is still insisting on standing again on its feet as a strong sovereign state, despite the severe internal divisions and hefty external interventions. In about…
The smell of war is all over Libya. The euphoria generated by electing a new interim government, in January, under the endorsement of local, regional, and international actors, has diminished…
Israel's UNRWA ban further cements its disregard for the world governing body and its resolutions. Like apartheid South Africa, Israel should be suspended from the General Assembly.
The drug trade is bankrolling the Damascus government through an illicit trade valued at around $57bn. Al Majalla explains why it started and how it's shaping Syrian society.
Jordan's foreign minister says "ethnic cleansing" is unfolding in the north of Gaza, telling Blinken "it has got to stop". Is Israel implementing 'The Generals' Plan'?
Online, he is an avid user of social media. Offline, Iran's foreign minister is a seasoned international diplomat known for his calm but serious manner and negotiating skills.