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Trump vs Harris: One of the most vicious US presidential races

Americans are voting in a historic presidential election that could shape world politics for years to come. More than 160 million voters are expected to cast their votes today, Tuesday, 5 November…

Al Majalla - London 05 November 2024
Dave Murray

US election results: America waits on knife-edge

The closer the competition is, the longer the wait for the results. Unlike in 2020, Republicans are fully prepared to legally contest the results if Trump doesn't win and violence cannot be ruled out.

Robert Ford 05 November 2024
Supporters of US President Donald Trump protest outside the Capitol on January 6, 2021, in Washington, DC. AFP

Controversial elections in American history

Al Majalla looks at dotted instances between 1800 and 2024 where candidates contested the results, lobbing accusations of voter fraud and manipulation

Sami Moubayed 04 November 2024
A man dressed as Elvis Presley cheers for Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally at Lee's Family Forum on October 31, 2024 in Henderson, Nevada. CHIP SOMODEVILLA / AFP

What to watch for on election night, and beyond

The first clues on election night that could point to the next president

The Economist 01 November 2024
Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks during a campaign rally at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre on October 15, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. Kevin Dietsch / AFP

The Trumpification of American policy

No matter who wins in November, Donald Trump has redefined both parties' agendas

The Economist 21 October 2024
The Biden administration's approach to Iran was heavily weighted towards de-escalation as opposed to Trump's focus on deterrence Eduardo Ramon

How Trump and Harris compare on Iran

Whatever path Harris or Trump take on Iran, the best way forward is to work in closer alignment with its partners in the Middle East and build a stronger consensus at home

Brian Katulis and Alex Vatanka 17 October 2024
Ewan White

Foreign interference is back ahead of key US election

The integrity of this year's US presidential election is once again under threat, with technology playing an increasingly key and nefarious role in swaying the vote

Marco Mossad 15 October 2024
Sam Green

Would Trump and Harris drastically differ on Mideast policy?

Although their competition in the election is fierce, the differences between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris regarding the Middle East are not so big

Robert Ford 12 October 2024
Al Majalla

How Trump and Harris compare on Saudi Arabia, Israel, and Iran

Al Majalla outlines the common ground and key differences between the two presidential contenders on the three most consequential countries in the Middle East

Paul Salem 07 October 2024
Axel Rangel Garcia (1)

Top foreign policy takeaways from the vice presidential debate

The two contenders clashed over Iran's threat to Israel, tariffs on China, border security, and the health of US democracy

Alexandra Sharp and Lili Pike 02 October 2024
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Sara Padovan
Politics

The flaw in Trump’s 'dealmaking' Middle East peace plan

16 October 2025

Rushed deals and a disregard for root problems provide a flimsy foundation for sustainable peace  

Abdullah F. Alrebh
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syrian interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa hold a meeting at the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow on October 15, 2025. Alexander Zemlianichenko / AFP
Politics

Unpacking Sharaa's diplomatic overture to Putin

16 October 2025

In Moscow, the Syrian president said he wants to restore and redefine relations former foe Russia. But is this a genuine olive branch or a message to Washington?

Samer Elias
Israeli singer Yuval Raphael parades with the Israeli flag during the dress rehearsal for the final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 at the St. Jakobshalle arena in Basel on May 16, 2025. Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP)
Culture & Social Affairs

Cultural boycotts: the double standards that expose Western hypocrisy

16 October 2025

The international community's contradictory responses to Ukraine and Gaza lay bare the farce of a supposed rules-based global order

Sawsan Jamil Hasan
Opinion

Gaza truce rests on Trump's ability to restrain Netanyahu

16 October 2025

The Israeli premier's uncompromising attitude threatens the fragile ceasefire that the US president has worked so hard to secure

Con Coughlin
Al Majalla
Business & Economy

Lebanon's finance minister: fiscal reforms are underway

15 October 2025

Speaking to Al Majalla, Yassine Jaber explained how the government had already increased tax revenue and what it plans to do to raise more money for the treasury

Souraya Chahine

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