The winner of the 2026 Nobel Prize for Literature has drawn on the ancient Greeks to invent new forms of writing "in playful dialogue with the classical tradition"
With its mineral wealth and jihadist dilemma, Mali is entertaining both the Americans and the Russians, to see what each can offer, and what they want in return
Saudi Arabia wants to develop more of the value chain at home. Australia offers a useful combination of resources and experience to help in that effort
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