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)
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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

CIA director John Ratcliffe, left, meets Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El Sisi in Cairo on September 20. Photo: Egypt Presidency

El Sisi hosts CIA director in search of end to war

Sources say Egypt mediating to find middle ground while seeking an understanding on Red Sea shipping

MENA

Salah scores hat-trick as Trabzonspor thrash champions Galatasaray

Football

Saudi Arabia and Egypt stress Red Sea security as Crown Prince visits Cairo

MENA

How ancient Egypt is inspiring a new generation of high jewellery

TN Magazine

Lebanon

The National

Weekend cartoonShadi's take on plans to end the UN's peacekeeping mission in Lebanon

Our cartoonist's take on plans to end the UN's peacekeeping mission in Lebanon

Cartoon

Lebanese President calls for support for post-Unifil framework

Europe

Hezbollah must be convinced to disarm, Lebanese politician says at Dubai event

UAE

ExclusiveLebanon’s oil scandal exposes links to global shadow fleet

MENA

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