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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'
Jewish antiquities dealer arrested in Damascus on charges of illegal trafficking in artifacts
Private sources told The Media Line that a patrol from the Syrian security services raided Hamdani’s shop, confiscated several archaeological pieces on display, and then arrested him.
Syria seizes missile depot in Daraa countryside near Israeli border in bid to increase security
The operation comes as part of Syrian authorities’ efforts to enhance surveillance of the southern borders and prevent illegal weapons from reaching sensitive areas.
Germany sees reality: Why a Palestinian state is no longer realistic - opinion
After the October 7 massacre, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz now rejects the idea of a two-state solution.
Syria’s broken energy sector to be repaired through agreements with four Saudi companies
Damascus signs agreements to rehabilitate war-damaged oil and gas fields, boost power supplies, and signal the start of a wider reconstruction push .
Voices from the Arab press: Pope Leo and the Shi'ites
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
Gazan artists, potters create their own materials from ashes, process trauma through creativity
Potter Jafar Atallah and artist Nada Rajab are carving out their own beacons of resilience using nothing but earth, pigment, and human connection.
US repeals Caesar Act, signaling new opportunities and challenges for Syria - analysis
Damascus greeted the move as “a constructive step toward rebuilding Syria and reintegrating it economically and diplomatically.”
US backs Pakistan’s Reko Diq Mine with $1.25 billion Export-Import Bank package
The US Export-Import Bank has approved $1.25 billion in financing to support the Reko Diq copper and gold mine, marking one of Washington's largest commitments to Pakistan's minerals sector.
Jordan’s ancient Mehras olive variety makes UNESCO heritage list
Jordan's Mehras olive tree, known for its drought resistance and high oil yield of up to 30%, is an ancient variety with centuries-old traits, making it one of the world’s most productive olives.
How Middle East countries cover Human Rights Day - explainer
What are the issues concerning Lebanon, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Iran vis-a-vis Human Rights Day?
