Middle east news
Iranian protests create a short window for change - opinion
As Iran’s regime escalates repression, the 2026 uprising exposes the limits of containment and opens an opportunity for decisive change.
Iranians trust Reza Pahlavi more than the regime’s 'moderates' - opinion
Why Washington shifts from Syria’s Kurds to Sharaa - opinion
Iranian feminists understood the revolution better than Europe’s intellectuals - opinion
Somaliland chose peace, the world chose to look away - opinion
In a region scarred by war, one society chose reconciliation. Why does global diplomacy ignore Somaliland?
Elon Musk expected to attend Trump dinner with Saudi crown prince, Punchbowl reports
Elon Musk is expected to attend a dinner hosted by US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Looking at militia, terror groups from other places can show how Hamas can be disarmed - analysis
It’s important that the demilitarization is enforced, not just demanded. In historically successful disarmaments, independent bodies facilitated the decommissioning.
IDF Birthday Project: ‘We know how to care’
The IDF Birthday Project has over 50 volunteers, they have helped 7,000 children from Efrat and the surrounding communities of Gush Etzion celebrate their birthdays, even with dad away.
UAE's Hili Forum receibes almost 1,000 participants, looks at changing global order
These kinds of gatherings are important because they bring together people from the region and the world to discuss what may come next in the Middle East and the global order.
'King of Kings': The rise and fall of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi - review
Anderson portrays the shah as a complex, Shakespearean figure – arrogant but weak, ambitious for his country yet blind to the growing unrest among his people. 'A soft man masquerading as a hard one.'
Inside Syria’s struggles: Jonathan Spyer on conflict, Israel’s strategy, and reintegration
In a conversation with Jonathan Spyer, expert on Syria, we explore the latest flare-ups of violence, Israel's strategic role, and the challenges of reintegrating a fractured nation.
Saudi Arabia's 'Sleeping Prince' passes away after 20-year coma, Royal Family announces
Prince Alwaleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, known as the “Sleeping Prince of Saudi Arabia,” died aged 36. He had been in a coma for the last 20 years after a car accident.
Arab media reacts to Israel-Iran ceasefire with cautious relief and lingering doubt
Across Arab outlets, relief over the ceasefire is tempered by concerns it excludes the conflict in Gaza and may serve foreign agendas.
Trump’s Iran talks could backfire, strengthen regime, INSS expert warns
Senior Iran researcher: Premature optimism may encourage Tehran to accelerate its nuclear program or renege on a deal.
