Podcast: Beyond the Headlines

Fighters loyal to the Houthi authorities, gather during a rally to recruit more fighters, in Sanaa on September 10, 2026. The country relapsed into war in July after years of calm, drawn into the regional conflict triggered by the US-Israeli offensive against Iran that began at the end of February. (Photo by Mohammed HUWAIS / AFP)
Headphones

How did the Houthis become so emboldened?

Rebel group's intensified attacks in Yemen and Saudi Arabia add to global shipping threats as a new front opens in the Iran war

The UK has announced sanctions against illegal Israeli settlements. AFP
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What will UK sanctions against Israeli settlements change?

Can Hezbollah survive without money?

What’s behind the Israel-Turkey power struggle in Syria?

Egypt

Soufiane Rahimi scored Morocco's second goal in their 2-0 win over Gabon. Photo: FRMF

Rahimi on target as Morocco win while Salah and Egypt frustrated in Afcon

Atlas Lions start their title defence with 2-0 win over Gabon as Pharoahs held to goalless draw by Angola

Football

Egypt's new chapter: Salah and World Cup stars target Afcon glory

Football

ExclusiveIran 'presents US with plan for ceasefire and Hormuz opening'

MENA

Do hidden chambers beyond Tutankhamun’s tomb hold remains of Nefertiti?

MENA

Lebanon

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, during a GCC meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. AFP

UAE and Lebanon launch AI training initiative

Programme will provide training in generative AI and prompt engineering to one million people in Lebanon

MENA

European energy giants to search for gas in Mediterranean after maritime deal

Energy

Lebanon seeks 'new chapter' with Iran as leaders hold rare talks at UN

MENA

Lebanon and Syria seek to deepen ties on UNGA sidelines

MENA

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