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Finding an economic off-ramp to avert a US-Iran war Axel Rangel Garcia
Business & Economy

Finding an economic off-ramp to avert a US-Iran war

Thuraya Shahin 19 February 2026
Medusa as our ambivalent self: Racha Mounaged’s new poetics
Culture & Social Affairs

Medusa as our ambivalent self: Racha Mounaged’s new poetics

Alfred J. Naddaff 19 February 2026
Supporters of 2024 Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump hold a sign about the border wall with Mexico before Trump speaks at a campaign rally at Club 47 USA in West Palm Beach, Florida, on October 11, 2023. AFP

Blaming immigrants: Western populists reach for their playbook

As elections approach, racist rhetoric is being dialled up to play on the fear of the electorate. This often comes at the expense of those seeking shelter and safety.

Houssam Itani 05 March 2024

Drone warfare on the rise

Fares Garabet 04 March 2024
The fanfare surrounding Qabbani's musical at the Chicago World's Fair boosted its popularity among the American art and theatre elite and made a star out of performer Malaka Surur.

The oldest Arabic music recording sits in Harvard's Peabody museum

Cut 130 years ago, these records demonstrate the early interaction between Arab art and American audiences which left a lasting impact on both worlds.

Taissier Khalaf 03 March 2024
Quasars are luminous objects powered by supermassive black holes that have revolutionised our understanding of the universe. Pep Boatella

The quasar monster: The most hellish place in the universe

The luminous objects powered by supermassive black holes have revolutionised our understanding of the universe.

Mohammed Mansour 02 March 2024
Diana Estefanía Rubio

Russia's economy reels under war and sanctions

The Russian economy witnessed considerable economic strain following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the imposition of sanctions by the United States and its partners.This led to a contraction of…

Al Majalla - London 27 February 2024
In an interview with Al Majalla, the regional director at the World Health Organization, Dr Hanan Balkhy, lays out the challenges she faces in her new role and shares her recipe for success Supplied

WHO Regional Director Hanan Balkhy: We are delivering critical medical supplies and fuel to keep Gaza's hospitals running

In an interview with Al Majalla, the regional director at the World Health Organization lays out the challenges she faces in her new role and shares her recipe for success

Ahmed Maher 26 February 2024
Al Majalla interviews one of Brazil’s greatest writers, Adriana Lisboa, who discusses her 25-year career of published novels, short stories, poetry and books for children and where she finds her inspiration. Oriana-Fenwick-Getty

Adriana Lisboa: There aren't 'great stories' but great ways to tell them

Al Majalla interviews one of Brazil's greatest writers, who discusses her 25-year career of published novels, short stories, poetry and books for children and where she finds her inspiration.

Nesrein El-Bakhshawangy 26 February 2024
With plenty already on-stream and a wealth of untapped potential, Europe increasingly looks to Algerian gas as an alternative to Russia Sara Gironi Carnevale

The golden age of Algerian gas

With plenty already on-stream and a wealth of untapped potential, Europe increasingly looks to Algerian gas as an alternative to Russia

Rabia Khreis 25 February 2024
The unprecedented nature of the pandemic requires an unprecedented response. The World Health Assembly must not squander the opportunity to adopt the Pandemic Accord. Laura Salafia

A global health pact is vital to protect future generations

The unprecedented nature of the pandemic requires an unprecedented response. The World Health Assembly must not squander the opportunity to adopt the Pandemic Accord.

Gordon Brown 25 February 2024
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Palestinian Authority Riyad al-Maliki (R) at the International Court of Justice at a hearing on the legal consequences of the Israeli occupation on February 19, 2024, in The Hague. AFP

Israeli occupation on trial at the Hague

A second case against Israel has been put to the International Court of Justice. This time, dozens of states decry its constant breach of international law and call for an end to its impunity.

Bryn Haworth 24 February 2024
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Trump has few good options on Iran

16 February 2026

As the US and Iran head to talks in Geneva, competing forces are pulling Trump in opposite directions. There are only two "good" scenarios in front of him, and neither will be easy to achieve.

Michael Horowitz
Al Majalla
Business & Economy

Gold’s ascent points to strains in the dollar-centric global financial order

16 February 2026

Rising bullion prices, volatile currency markets, and renewed debate over US monetary strategy reflect deepening doubts about Washington's stewardship of the global financial system

Mohamed Sharki
The Arab Summit and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation in Riyadh on 11 November 2024.
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Politics

An Arab vision for regional security

09 February 2026

From dependency to strategic agency

Ramzy Ezzeldin Ramzy
Aliaa Aboukhaddour
Culture & Social Affairs

The Kuwaiti collector preserving Fairuz's legacy

16 February 2026

Faris Al-Muhanna dreams of one day creating a digital archive to safeguard the history and memory of Lebanon's most iconic artist for future generations

Charbel Khoury
Children watch the Indian Air Force (IAF) Surya Kiran aerobatics team performing during Aero India 2025, a military aviation exhibition at the Yelahanka Air Force Station in Bengaluru on 13 February 2025. Idrees MOHAMMED / AFP
Politics

India’s record defence budget turns heads

15 February 2026

A $86.7bn budget, rapid naval expansion, and longer-range missile development underline New Delhi's drive to modernise its forces and compete more assertively with China and Pakistan

Shakir Husain

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