Guterres's comments against Israel's collective punishment of Palestinian civilians in Gaza have infuriated Israel. But his illustrious career demonstrates a commitment to protecting the vulnerable.

As we have seen by its recent UN veto, the US doesn't seem to want a safe zone or, at least, not enough to force one upon its ally Israel against its will.

Artists like Pablo Picasso, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Arthur Rimbaud and Imru' al-Qais made a long-lasting impact in their youth. Why, then, does the Arab world shun new voices?

Web Summit CEO Paddy Cosgrave is forced to resign because of his comments alleging Israeli war crimes in Gaza. On their part, Google, Apple and Waze imposed a traffic congestion blackout in Gaza.

On 7 October, Hamas shocked the world, when thousands of its militants invaded southern Israel in an attack that demonstrated an unusual level of complexity.

Economic reform is key to the future of a region which needs to diversify away from dependency on oil, or a reliance on international funding. There has been both resistance and progress so far.

The leader of the Turkish Republic of North Cyprus tells Al Majalla what is in the way of negotiations resuming over the island's future, blaming the "mindset" of Greek Cypriots and a lack of equality

While the British government has been resolute in its belief that Israel has a right to defend itself without setting red lines, many Scottish and Irish officials have been far more critical of Israel

The grain deal between Russia and China is part of a growing trade portfolio and has important implications for both countries and the rest of the world.