The world's inability to solve the island's complex problems means there are two names for its main metropolis. On the Turkish side, Lefkoşa blends heritage with modern development.

Immigration is likely to play a major role in upcoming European elections. Italy's right-wing prime minister has set our her stall on the issue with some success, but the economy will also be key

Microsoft customers will no longer be able to renew services in Russia. Meanwhile, local substitutes like Astra, RedOS, and BaseAlt vie for a higher market share.

What role did the Arab-Andalusian Library and the works of Arab scholars play in establishing and developing the Oxford Library? Al Majalla explains.

After almost three decades, Azerbaijan has restored its sovereignty over Karabakh. More than half of 120,000 or so Armenians have already left and many more are expected to follow.

Eight years ago Syrian refugees were welcome. Today Germany is tightening its borders after it saw first-time asylum requests rise by 78% in the first seven months of 2023.

A stubborn lack of international recognition for the Turkish Republic in the island's north has held it back for decades. This is its story – and it shows that it is high time for change.

France's 'Suez Moment' has been a drawn-out one. Its influence has waxed and waned since the 1960s, but it has been on an overall downward trajectory throughout. Al Majalla explains.

AI's rapid development poses a threat to democracy, privacy, security, employment, data protection and human rights. So, what are the world's nations doing to regulate it? Al Majalla explains.