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US-Iran tensions

Trump says US 'armada' heading toward Iran

US-Iran tensions

USS Abraham Lincoln

Trump says US 'armada' heading toward Iran

Gaza reconstruction

Kushner presented the proposal as part of the launch of Trump's "Board of Peace"

Kushner unveils $25-billion ‘free market Gaza’

Africa Cup of Nations

The final had been marred by "regrettable incidents" and "deplorable behaviour"

Morocco says AFCON final incidents will not affect close African ties

Syria's Kurds

A member of Syrian military police speaks to relatives of detainees gather near al-Aqtan prison in Raqqa

Syria initiates transfer of Kurdish fighters from northern prison

Russia-Ukraine war

Trump with Zelenskyy

Russian, US, Ukrainian officials to meet in Abu Dhabi for talks on ending war

Freedom of the press

More journalists are being imprisoned in Tunisia

Tunisia sentences two prominent journalists to 3-1/2 years in prison

US airstrikes on Iran

Round 2?

Israel braces for uncertain days as US, Iran play diplomatic chess

Lebanon-Israel tensions

Success despite difficult circumstances

Israel questions Lebanon’s claim of control over Litani River

Syria's Kurds

A rapid turn of events

Kurdish retreat marks nearly full return of Syria to central authority

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From the calculator to AI: Why do we fear what saves us time?

Manal El-Zobaidi

A UK jury’s right to defy a judge

A war without headlines: Israel’s shock-and-awe campaign in the West Bank

The Iranian military is the only institution capable of catalyzing the downfall of the regime

From the museum to the sky: When imagination outpaces traffic jams

Manal El-Zobaidi

Iran's internet blackouts shield state brutality in a decade of dissent

Africa Cup of Nations

Morocco scores big as AFCON generates over $1.1 billion in economic boost

Africa Cup of Nations

A hub of sports in Africa and beyond

Morocco scores big as AFCON generates over $1.1 billion in economic boost

Temu

Temu

Temu office in Turkey raided by competition authorities

Turkey-Israel ties

Despite Turkish restrictions

Crude imports from Azerbaijan surge as Israel bypasses Turkish ban

Morocco's economy

Non-agricultural activities are forecast to grow by 4.3%, led by industry, construction, and market services

Morocco's economic growth forecast at 5% in 2026

Book fair

Cairo International Book Fair draws thousands in tribute to Mahfouz

Book fair

The largest and oldest literary fair in the Middle East

Cairo International Book Fair draws thousands in tribute to Mahfouz

Emirati Culture

A cultural treasure and a living tradition

Emirati Nabati poetry takes centre stage at Al Dhafra Book Festival

Ramadan drama series

A mix of comedy and social satire

Bahrain’s Ramadan drama line-up promises laughter, cultural flair

Festivals

Increasingly visible on the global cultural map

Music, art and self-expression converge at Freakyard 2026 in Riyadh

Africa Cup of Nations

A night of tension, controversy and dramatic swings

Morocco loses final but wins prestige after dramatic AFCON night

Africa Cup of Nations

Moroccan fans celebrate in Tangier after winning their AFCON semi-final against Nigeria

Africa Cup of Nations: A festive spectacle in Morocco

Spectrum XXIV

Enamel on aluminium, 80 x 80 cm

Bahraini artist Rashid Al Khalifa debuts at Belgium's BRAFA

Arab Music

A sharp and richly-textured voice

Mansour Rahbani’s poetic legacy takes symphonic flight in Beirut

Social Media

Regulatory oversight is crucial

Viral social media trend leaves experts alarmed

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