Podcast: Beyond the Headlines

Protestors in Malaga, southern Spain, take part in a demonstration against the US operation in Venezuela. AFP

Why the US action in Venezuela is unnerving the Middle East

History of American militarism and threats of escalation keeping the region on edge

The US military launched large-scale strikes against ISIS targets in Syria in retaliation for an attack on its personnel. Reuters.

How serious is the ISIS threat in Syria?

The year in impact: our episodes that resonated the most in 2025

How Yemen’s power balance is shifting again

Egypt

A Palestinian child cries from the cold and harsh living conditions after his family's tent was damaged in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip. EPA

Palestinian factions expected to finalise Gaza committee

Meeting will be followed by US President Donald Trump announcing Board of Peace for the territory, sources say

MENA

Egypt signs renewable energy deals worth $1.8 billion

Energy

Salah steers Egypt into last four after Afcon thriller against Ivory Coast

Football

Afcon last dance looms for superstar trio Mahrez, Mane and Salah

Football

Lebanon

On January 13, Riad Salameh, former governor of Lebanon's central bank, was charged along with two lawyers over alleged embezzlement of $44.8 million. EPA

Beirut court issues more charges against former central bank chief Riad Salameh

Mr Salameh and two lawyers indicted over alleged role in $44 million embezzlement case

MENA

Lebanon signs offshore gas deal With TotalEnergies, Eni and QatarEnergy

Business

ColumnTwelve hours too late – an expat’s guilt about missing a final goodbye

Wellbeing

Postcard from BeirutThe beach club sanctuary from Lebanon’s troubles for 73 years

MENA

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