A reported assassination in Beirut’s southern suburbs revives tensions in Lebanon–Israel relations, raising questions over coordination with Washington, the fragile Iran–U.S. diplomatic track, and Hezbollah’s shifting battlefield–political equation.
Rapid growth in underwriting and new firms cements Dubai’s role as a rising global insurance centre.
As U.S. policy shifts and Iran’s layered power structure blurs accountability, Gulf states confront a hard truth: regional security can no longer rely on external guarantees, forcing a rethinking of alliances, deterrence, and strategic independence.
A shift in American military posture raises urgent questions about NATO unity, European defense independence, and the future of transatlantic relations.
As US mediation intensifies around Beirut–Tel Aviv tensions, critics question whether symbolic breakthroughs are replacing substantive peace-building.
A political outsider steps into Iraq’s most sensitive office, promising an inclusive, economy-driven government while navigating deep sectarian divisions and US–Iran tensions.
Amid renewed U.S.–Iran talks, Israeli officials raise alarm over sanctions relief, nuclear limits, and regional military freedom while Washington and Tehran exchange cautious signals of progress.
Diplomatic efforts advance amid disputed proposal, nuclear concerns, and high-stakes negotiations over sanctions and the Strait of Hormuz.
Once a source of revolutionary strength, Iran’s ideological narrative now risks becoming a self-imposed constraint, limiting flexibility, deepening crises, and raising the question of whether a state can outgrow the story it was built to tell.
From the narrow alleys of Old Damascus, the head of Syria’s Jewish community reflects on decades of change, coexistence, and the possibility of return after years of separation.
From Persian carpets to Scheherazade and Baghdad’s bazaars, a reflection on how enduring narratives shape Western ideas of Iran and why they keep returning, thread by thread.
Marking five decades since the unification of the UAE Armed Forces, a pivotal decision that transformed the country’s defense structure into one of the most modern and coordinated military systems in the region.
As militant groups expand their foothold in northern Mali, Maghreb divisions and external rivalries deepen uncertainty over the region’s security future.
Revisiting a moment that redrew Lebanon’s political equation and defined Hezbollah’s internal threshold of force.
A reported assassination in Beirut’s southern suburbs revives tensions in Lebanon–Israel relations, raising questions over coordination with Washington, the fragile Iran–U.S. diplomatic track, and Hezbollah’s shifting battlefield–political equation.
A finance-backed technocrat steps into Iraq’s premiership amid regional tensions, with urgent demands to balance relations between Washington, Tehran, and Gulf capitals while addressing armed factions at home.
A sharp new U.S. counterterrorism strategy and renewed scrutiny of Islamist networks are intensifying debate over Sudan’s war, military leadership, and the conditions needed to end a conflict that has pushed the state to the brink.
Amid sectarian divisions, regional rivalries, and international expectations, Iraq’s potential new prime minister, Ali Al-Zaidi, is expected to navigate complex political, economic, and diplomatic challenges.
Once a source of revolutionary strength, Iran’s ideological narrative now risks becoming a self-imposed constraint, limiting flexibility, deepening crises, and raising the question of whether a state can outgrow the story it was built to tell.
Just days before the Lebanese Civil War erupted, Pelé dazzled thousands in Beirut, turning a friendly match into a historic moment that still echoes decades later.
FIFA confirms Iran’s place in the tournament as political tensions and participation questions continue to swirl ahead of the US, Canada and Mexico hosted event.
FIFA confirms Iran’s place in Group G as political tensions and logistical disputes briefly cloud preparations for the tournament schedule.
Fans and organizations condemn “exploitative” pricing and extreme resale costs as FIFA defends dynamic pricing and points to major revenues set to fund football development worldwide.
