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Operation Epstein Distraction
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Operation Epstein Distraction

Fares Garabet 11 March 2026
Trump is betraying his base by waging war on Iran Reuters /Al Majalla
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Trump is betraying his base by waging war on Iran

Emma Ashford 03 March 2026

The Americans before 'Emily in Paris'

From Gene Kelly to Harrison Ford, here are nine movies you can stream set in the City of Lights

Jordan Hoffman 08 October 2024
Al Majalla

How Trump and Harris compare on Saudi Arabia, Israel, and Iran

Al Majalla outlines the common ground and key differences between the two presidential contenders on the three most consequential countries in the Middle East

Paul Salem 07 October 2024
Axel Rangel Garcia (1)

Top foreign policy takeaways from the vice presidential debate

The two contenders clashed over Iran's threat to Israel, tariffs on China, border security, and the health of US democracy

Alexandra Sharp and Lili Pike 02 October 2024
In a race so close, opinion surveys cannot accurately predict whether Trump or Harris will win. Sebastien Thibault

Harris appears stronger, but Trump can still win

Trump's political base in the west-centre and south of the country appears solid and opinion surveys indicate that most voters think he would manage the economy better

Robert Ford 02 October 2024
US Vice President Richard Nixon (L) and Senator John Kennedy participate in the first nationally televised debate between presidential candidates in a Chicago television studio on September 26, 1960. AFP

This day in history: Nixon and Kennedy face off in first-ever US presidential debate

A university student came up with the idea in 1956, which came to fruition four years later. At the time, Fred Kahn didn't know that his idea would change the face of presidential politics in America.

Sami Moubayed 26 September 2024
Diana Estefanía Rubio

Harris and Trump rake in big-money campaign contributions

Since President Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race in July, donations have poured in to support Kamala Harris’s bid for the White House, with 66% of contributions coming from first-time…

Al Majalla - London 24 September 2024

Two books shine a light on the dark parts of America’s history

Steven Hahn and Jacob Heilbrunn trace the appeal of illiberal policies and leaders throughout the country's history

The Economist 24 September 2024
The longest-living American president is best remembered in the Arab world for the Camp David Accords and for not rescuing the Shah from being toppled by Iran's Islamic Revolution in 1979. Péter Csuth

Turning 100: A look at the life and legacy of Jimmy Carter

The longest-living American president is best remembered in the Arab world for the Camp David Accords and for not wanting to rescue the Shah after he was toppled by Iran's Islamic Revolution in 1979

Sami Moubayed 22 September 2024
The decision to cut interest rates not by 0.25% but by 0.5% lets industry and money markets breathe a sigh of relief after two years of stress and turmoil. Eduardo Ramon

What do US interest rate cuts mean for the economy and election?

Donald Trump will not be happy but Kamala Harris could benefit from this week's decision along with borrowers, consumers, and investors

Khaled Kassar 19 September 2024
A flag hung over the stage waves in the wind at the event grounds where the rally was held, hours after Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt. REUTERS/Carlos Osorio

America’s election is mired in conflict

Donald Trump's conspiracy machine is already gearing up for election night

The Economist 16 September 2024
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Mojtaba Khamenei: Iran’s third Supreme Leader

12 March 2026

The appointment represents one of the most consequential political shifts in the Islamic Republic in more than three decades

Al Majalla - London
IRGC soldiers march during the annual military parade marking the anniversary of the outbreak of the devastating 1980-1988 war with Saddam Hussein's Iraq, in the capital Tehran on 22 September, 2018. AFP
Politics

The US-Iran war could empower the IRGC

09 March 2026

When states are attacked, authority gravitates towards institutions capable of mobilising resources, enforcing discipline, and coordinating a military response

Alex Vatanka
Demonstrators wave Iranian national flags as they gather for a rally in support of the new Supreme Leader at Enghelab Square in central Tehran on 9 March 2026. AFP
Politics

Why regime change in Iran is unlikely

10 March 2026

There are few examples of successful US regime-change operations in history. And without permanent ground troop presence, these wins can easily be reversed.

Christopher Phillips
Tugboats help an oil tanker dock at Qingdao port in Shandong province, eastern China, on 4 August 2019. AFP
Business & Economy

The US-Iran war could consolidate China’s energy dominance

10 March 2026

Crises often reorder energy geopolitics in unexpected ways. This one may ultimately strengthen, rather than weaken, China's strategic position.

Jason Bordoff and Erica Downs
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian is greeted by Egypt's President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi during the D-8 summit in Cairo, Egypt, on 19 December 2024. AFP
Politics

Egypt fears an unrestrained Israel if Iran collapses

06 March 2026

Cairo and Tehran have been at loggerheads since 1979, but the Iranian threat has always acted as a check on Israeli ambitions. If Iran is completely defeated, Israel will reign supreme.

Amr Emam

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