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The Russian president says the next step is shaping a new construct—sovereignty as a service, as a resource, as an exportable value—which can already be seen in Africa

The international community's contradictory responses to Ukraine and Gaza lay bare the farce of a supposed rules-based global order

A tour of the latest releases from Arabic publishing houses on topics covering fiction, philosophy, science, history, and politics

A rapid chain of events led to the president fleeing for his life following deadly clashes with citizens. But what happened is not uncommon for Africa. Al Majalla explains why.

The US federal government has been shut down since 1 October 2025, after Congress failed to pass a funding bill before the end of the fiscal year, forcing most non-essential federal operations to…

The spread of online rumours is thought to cost tens of billions of dollars a year, with some countries more susceptible than others

From the Pyramids to the United Nations, Egyptologist Khaled al-Anani's expertise will be invaluable in his new role

Exactly a century ago, images sent in the form of electronic signals via radio waves heralded a new invention, one that would shape politics, culture, and much else. Where next for TV?

Psychology shapes economic behaviour, with effects as wide-ranging as a run on a bank to a long-term investment. Today, the value of money rests as much on public belief as on policy.