The Media Line
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
‘Freedom is God’s idea,’ pastor says, casting Iran showdown as a moral mandate
Taliban confirms it is holding Americans, ex-intel officer calls detainee Coyle 'valuable asset'
Hezbollah warns Lebanese gov't against pushing disarmament, threatens 'chaos, civil war'
Hezbollah insists that the deal only applies to the southernmost region of Lebanon that borders Israel and has refused to relinquish its arsenal elsewhere.
Australia's royal commission exposes antisemitism crisis across western nations - opinion
For the first time since October 7, Australia has seen a major public outpouring of grief. The Bondi tragedy has drawn attention to the scale of government inaction, jolting the nation awake.
Tzrifin base exhibition reveals Hamas and Hezbollah arms, showing structure behind attacks
The IDF’s Tzrifin exhibition offers a rare look at weapons seized from Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon, highlighting their organized, state-backed operations.
After failed truces in Syria, will the newest ceasefire in Aleppo last? - analysis
Amid ongoing clashes with the SDF, Syrian government forces announced a suspension of military operations in Aleppo's Sheikh Maqsood, though tensions remain high.
Lebanon moves forward with disarmament plan, despite ongoing Israeli strikes
Lebanese President Aoun insists on continuing disarmament efforts, despite Israeli airstrikes. The Lebanese army has gained control south of the Litani River, but challenges remain.
US, Pakistan deepen military ties with ‘Inspired Gambit 2026’ exercise
Senior military officials from both sides attended the opening ceremony, according to Pakistan’s military media wing.
Pakistan sentences journalists, YouTubers in absentia, but enforcement remains uncertain
Legal experts say extradition hurdles and due-process concerns make enforcing the verdict against journalists living in the US and Europe highly unlikely.
Violent Aleppo clashes risk spilling over into rest of Syria if not contained - analysis
Dozens of civilians were forced to temporarily leave their homes amid shelling and gunfire, amid partial outages of electricity and water, and disruptions to some basic services.
Venezuela’s Jewish community cautiously resumes daily life after US operation to arrest Maduro
Truzman pointed to the community’s relations with its surroundings, living in harmony with other religious groups and maintains routine coordination with state authorities on security matters.
Post-October 7, coalition more concerned with controlling the systems than addressing recovery
More than two years after October 7, the governing coalition continues to advance sweeping institutional reforms, while legislation addressing recovery, reserve burdens, and accountability lags.
