The Media Line
Fate of protesting workers arrested by the IRGC still unknown
Approximately 200 workers are being held in IRGC-controlled warehouses, raising serious concerns among labor activists about their condition.
Poll: 65% of Syrians favor US engagement, 59% say peace with Israel is likely
‘We are prepared to move from defense to offense’: Israel signals harder line in Gaza
Afghanistan marks Soviet withdrawal anniversary as Taliban rule draws global scrutiny
Huda Kattan faces backlash after reposting pro-Iranian regime video
Huda Kattan’s repost from TRT World of a pro-regime video has sparked outrage, leading to a boycott of her beauty brand and a deeper conversation about influence and responsibility.
Saudi-UAE split fractures anti-Houthi coalition as Iran-US tension threaten Red Sea - analysis
The coalition architecture that once united Gulf powers against Iranian proxies is now divided, leaving the Houthis facing less coordinated pressure.
‘Freedom is God’s idea,’ pastor says, casting Iran showdown as a moral mandate
Longtime minister Steve Berger says private conversations with senior figures point to escalating pressure on Iran through tariffs, sanctions, and targeted military action.
Taliban confirms it is holding Americans, ex-intel officer calls detainee Coyle 'valuable asset'
Americans are being held in near-solitary confinement by a Taliban counterintelligence unit whose personnel include former detainees from Guantanamo Bay and the US-run Bagram prison.
Pakistan opposition, religious parties slam Shehbaz Sharif’s Gaza Board decision
Critics fault the government for bypassing parliament as Islamabad joins a US-backed initiative alongside other Muslim states.
From war footing to Wall Street: IAI’s Boaz Levy on business of Israel’s missile shield
Israel Aerospace Industries’ CEO explains why a minority IPO is moving forward, how Arrow proved itself under fire, and why Europe’s rush for air defense is only accelerating.
Despite martial law, Iranian protesters determined to battle regime
The regime’s crackdown only strengthened Iran’s protesters as the IRGC weakens. One young woman, Nazli Janparvar, wrote her will before heading out to “fight till freedom.”
Board of Peace tests US influence as Saudi Arabia recalibrates - analysis
Saudi Arabia expands its diplomatic options with Russia, Iran, China, and Turkey as Washington weighs confrontation with Tehran.
UAE law makes parents legally responsible for children’s online safety
The legislation applies not only to families but also to global platforms used by children in the UAE, even if those companies have no physical presence in the country.
Why Jewish peoplehood does not fit Mamdani’s universalism - opinion
Zohran Mamdani appears willing to accept imperfection almost everywhere except Israel. That becomes the “exception” in the universalism he promises.