Ten years ago, al-Baghdadi declared an Islamic Caliphate in Iraq and Syria. But after being largely defeated in the Middle East, the terrorist group has found new places to regroup around the world.
Hydrocarbons, minerals, and uranium are all attracting interest in an African democracy with an Atlantic coast, a lack of terrorism, and a habit of making friends. Is this Mauritania's moment?
With a market value of over $3tn, the chip maker is at the forefront of the global embrace of Artificial Intelligence. However, the competition ahead will be fierce.
The largest deal of its kind between two Arab countries on different continents focuses on collaboration and investment in cars, batteries, energy, and phosphates. It is all part of a bigger vision.
Showcasing his economy's resilience despite moves to isolate it, Russia's president was keen to attract potential trade allies at an important conference in St Petersburg.
The Republican took his unique brand of identity politics mainstream in 2016 and won the White House. This year's race is once again being shaped by the rhetoric of this resurgent political extreme.
Riding a global wave of populist nationalism, radicals with a disdain for democracy, an urge to deregulate, and an aversion to globalisation are seizing power in Central and South America.
The former commander of the US Central Command tells Al Majalla about the changing nature of war, terrorists' use of technology, and the role of the US in the Middle East
As the world embarks on the digital transformation journey, corporations and governments have been increasing their reliance on technology to collect, analyse, and store personal data. This, in turn,…
In what could be a historic turning point in US-Syria relations, the new government in Damascus will likely join the international coalition against the Islamic State (IS)
On Monday, the Syrian president shook hands with Trump at the White House. Speaking to Al Majalla, a former State Department official explains why this is a moment she could have never imagined.
The 34-year-old socialist's win is a seismic development, proving that tax rises for the rich to fund social programmes, and unwavering advocacy for Palestinian rights, are politically viable stances