Podcast: Beyond the Headlines

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

Controversial E1 settlement project comes under pressure as international community takes bolder action

Supporters of Hezbollah wave Lebanese and Hezbollah flags during a gathering in Beirut's southern suburbs to mark 'Resistance and Liberation Day'. EPA
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Can Hezbollah survive without money?

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

The compounded burdens weighing down humanitarian work

Egypt

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi in Cairo. AFP
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Saudi Arabia and Egypt stress Red Sea security as Crown Prince visits Cairo

Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit comes as kingdom reels from missile attacks on its southern cities

MENA

How ancient Egypt is inspiring a new generation of high jewellery

TN Magazine

InterviewVenice Golden Lion winner May el-Toukhy on Woman Unknown and her Egyptian roots

Film & TV

Danish-Egyptian director May el-Toukhy wins Venice Golden Lion for Woman Unknown

Film & TV

Lebanon

Military helicopters circle a tanker carrying sanctioned oil. Getty images

ExclusiveLebanon’s oil scandal exposes links to global shadow fleet

At least eight companies and 15 vessels involved have since been placed under western sanctions

MENA

Lebanon urges UN to reconsider 'premature' Unifil withdrawal

MENA

Lebanese President visits southern area shaken by Israeli blast and earthquake

MENA

Weekend cartoonShadi’s take on Israel blowing up Hezbollah tunnels, triggering an earthquake

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