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Diana Estefanía Rubio

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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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and US President Donald Trump at the White House, Washington, on 18 November 2025.
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Politics

Saudi Arabia scores ally upgrade in Washington

19 November 2025

Trump elevates Saudi Arabia to 'major non-NATO ally' status, but bigger issues of normalisation with Israel and a binding security treaty need more time. Nonetheless, this is a huge step forward.

Abdullah F. Alrebh
Palestinian novelist Basem Khandakji
Culture & Social Affairs

Basem Khandakji on exile, imprisonment, and purpose

26 November 2025

The Palestinian novelist who won the Arabic Booker Prize in 2023 from behind Israeli prison walls speaks to Al Majalla about his extraordinary life and literary journey

El-Sayed Hussein
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky (L) looks on during a meeting with US Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll in Kyiv, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine on 20 November 2025. AFP
Politics

Trump presents Ukraine with a ‘very tough choice’

24 November 2025

Zelensky said he's being asked to decide between Ukraine losing its dignity or losing a key partner

Sam Skove and John Haltiwanger
AFP-Reuters-Al Majalla
Business & Economy

UK chancellor aims to strike a balance with her 2025 budget

27 November 2025

Policymakers' main worry ahead of Rachel Reeves' announcements this week centred on the reaction of the bond markets. So far, they have received a cautious welcome.

Bassam Mahfouz
US political commentator Tucker Carlson speaks during the last day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on 18 July 2024. ANGELA WEISS / AFP
Politics

How Tucker Carlson put Arab Christians on America's map

25 November 2025

Prominent conservative journalists and politicians have broken ranks to call out Israeli crimes against Arab Christians. The effects continue to ripple through Donald Trump's support base.

Kamal Alam

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