The French president visits Kuwait, the UAE, Bahrain and Qatar to strengthen defense ties and secure energy supplies, while keeping France out of the US-Iran war.
As fears grow of a new US-Israeli war on Iran, diplomatic efforts are focused on keeping Lebanon from being dragged in, amid stepped-up Iranian visits to Beirut, reports of Hezbollah rearming, and fresh Israeli threats from Defence Minister Israel Katz.
A new analysis by Israel’s Institute for National Security Studies examines a shift toward pre-emptive warfare, settlement expansion and military autonomy, raising concerns that prolonged conflict and the weakening of Arab states are becoming central to Israel’s security strategy.
EDGE CEO Hamad Al Marar said sovereignty today means the ability to adapt to changing circumstances and confront emerging challenges, highlighting the UAE’s approach to technological readiness, strategic partnerships and a foreign policy built around neutrality.
Nayla Tueni, Chairperson of Annahar Media Group, said the region’s next wave of growth will depend on turning AI, human talent and emerging-market connections into higher productivity and new demand, stressing the importance of investment, expertise and innovation in moving up the value chain.
From the alleged abduction of Ali Kayali to reports of arrests by Hezbollah security and suspected Israeli intelligence operations, questions are mounting over who holds the power to conduct security operations in Lebanon.
Israel’s ruling coalition and the Zionist opposition are tied at 51 seats each, while Arab parties rise to 14 seats, leaving both blocs short of a parliamentary majority.
Israeli helicopter activity and reported arms shipments to southern Syria raise fears of renewed clashes, as Netanyahu seeks to rally Israeli Druze voters and the prospect of an independent Druze state faces major geographical and political obstacles.
The interception of hundreds of kilograms of TNT and C4 explosives comes amid growing tensions between Hezbollah and Lebanon’s leadership, renewed concerns over Iran’s influence, and fears of another war with Israel.
With Iran tensions mounting ahead of key elections in Israel and the United States, Hezbollah challenges the Lebanese state's authority over war and peace, leaving the country exposed to another devastating conflict.
As fears grow of a new US-Israeli war on Iran, diplomatic efforts are focused on keeping Lebanon from being dragged in, amid stepped-up Iranian visits to Beirut, reports of Hezbollah rearming, and fresh Israeli threats from Defence Minister Israel Katz.
From the Ottoman palaces to the old alleys of Balat, discover Zeytinyağlılar, Istanbul’s centuries-old tradition of slow-cooked vegetables steeped in extra virgin olive oil.
From Mahmoud Darwish’s poetry to the olive groves of the West Bank, the tree embodies Palestinian roots, generational memory and resilience against displacement.
From lighting homes and making traditional soap to religious rituals, beauty care, and everyday household fixes, olive oil has shaped life across the Levant and the Mediterranean for thousands of years.
From supporting heart health and digestion to moisturizing skin, hair, and nails, olives and olive oil offer a range of nutritional and cosmetic benefits. But how much do we know about their effects?
From Tehran to Riyadh, the OMA partner discusses transforming industrial sites into cultural destinations, designing exhibitions, and creating architecture that reflects the identity of each place.
From infant water classes to competitive swim training, discover how Piranha Swim Team helps swimmers of all ages build confidence, technique and lifelong water skills in Amman.
The Argentine star continues to add to his remarkable free-kick tally as he closes in on a historic record and cements one of the most distinctive skills of his illustrious career.
