Podcast: Beyond the Headlines

The USS George Bush in the Arabian Sea as the US enforces a naval blockade against Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. Centcom.
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What's next in the battle for Strait of Hormuz?

US and Iran have leveraged waterway as they try to navigate end to war

A man votes during the municipal council election in Birzeit near Ramallah, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Reuters.
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Making sense of Palestine’s local elections

Can Iraq shake off the grip of foreign influence?

Death penalty: The new threat to Palestinian detainees

Egypt

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi. AFP

AnalysisHow Egypt's balancing act aims to preserve relations and prevent war

Analysts say Cairo's ties with allies take precedence over relations with Iran, but communications with Tehran remain essential

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Cairo's Nilometer measures mood of Egyptians gripped by threat of Ethiopia's dam

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President Sheikh Mohamed and Egypt's El Sisi meet pilots keeping UAE safe

UAE

Remembering Hany Shaker, a balladeer caught between old and new music traditions

Music & On-stage

Lebanon

U. S. President Donald Trump participates in an arrival ceremony at Beijing Capital International Airport during his visit to the country, in Beijing, China, May 13, 2026. REUTERS / Evan Vucci

Iran war latestTrump in China for high-stakes meeting with Xi

Previously postponed due to the Iran war, Mr Trump's visit is expected to be overshadowed by the continuing conflict

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Today's cartoonShadi's take on Israel's occupation of Lebanon

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Special reportRazing southern Lebanon: Inside Israel’s campaign of wanton destruction

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Today's cartoonShadi's take on Israel's talks with Lebanon even as it strikes Hezbollah targets

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