Podcast: Beyond the Headlines

Syrian President Ahmad al Shara. Sectarian violence, economic despair and devastated infrastructure have posed challenges for his government. Photo: Presidency of the Syrian Arab Republic.

One year since Assad’s fall: Where is Syria today?

Post-war divisions and destitution have piled on challenges for Ahmad Al Shara’s government

Israeli settlers disrupt Palestinian farmers' harvest in the occupied West Bank. AFP.

Is US pressure finally forcing Israel to address settler violence?

How Israel is obstructing reconstruction in Lebanon

What will it take to end the civil war in Sudan?

Egypt

Newspapers laid out at a newsstand Cairo. AFP

Egypt to use AI to tackle false news with harsher penalties considered

Technology part of effort to counter misinformation spread on social media and by external outlets

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Fifa Arab Cup: UAE keep hopes alive with point against Egypt

Sport

Egypt's Foreign Minister details next steps for Gaza’s administration

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AnalysisEgypt in political soul-searching mode after El Sisi calls out voting irregularities

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Lebanon

Hezbollah has been heavily weakened by its war with Israel. Getty Images

Hezbollah threatens 'response' if talks with Israel shift from security

Group does not oppose direct talks but has reservations about head of Lebanese negotiating team

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Lebanon announces date for next round of talks with Israel

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Israel strikes Lebanon a day after envoys begin ceasefire talks

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Chaos as Iraq announces then retracts terror listing for Hezbollah and Houthis

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