Imagination lies at the heart of Fahad Al-Khalif's distinctive paintings, where architecture, memory, colour, and symbols challenge familiar laws of place and perspective
Thousands of Muslim volunteers flocked to Afghanistan in 1979 to fight the Soviets in response to a rallying cry, aided by the largest covert operation in CIA history
Al Majalla reveals the structure of Syria's nuclear programme 19 years after Israel bombed the Al-Kibar reactor, detailing the involvement of other states and the assassinations that followed
A military expert writes about new weaponry on the battlefield that could tip the balance of power away from the Houthis, while also highlighting the challenges
Al Majalla lays out 10 factors that give government forces an edge in this round of fighting, as Iran-backed Houthi rebels launch a fresh offensive to gain control of the country's Red Sea coast
The Yemeni army has so far succeeded in thwarting a Houthi advance toward the strategically vital western coast, but should the group succeed, it would give Iran a huge boost
As YouTube star Accurso's influence grew, she transitioned from educator to child advocate. But it only became 'controversial' when she spoke up for Palestinian kids
The achievements of September's US-China summit are underwhelming: a short trade truce extension, a reciprocal tariff reduction, a coal purchase, talks on AI, and two pandas. The rest is what matters
From Gaza to Egypt, Lebanon, Morocco, Jordan, Iraq, and Algeria, this year's Arab Oscar submissions explore stories of conflict, displacement, memory, and survival