Podcast: Beyond the Headlines

Displaced Palestinians carry aid supplies from the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. AFP

Can Israel be trusted to distribute aid in Gaza?

An occupying power must enable humanitarian assistance, but critics say Israel’s US-backed aid foundation presents a conflict of interest

Syrians celebrate in Damascus following President Ahmad Al Shara's speech after the lifting of US sanctions. EPA

As sanctions lift, can Syria hold together?

Will Middle East tension ease after Trump visit?

What’s at risk under Israel’s planned Gaza offensive?

Egypt

Palestinians around the ruins of buildings in Gaza city. Reuters

'Totally unacceptable': US rejects Hamas response to Gaza truce plan

Militant group wants to stagger the release of hostages and a commitment on aid

MENA

Writings on Cairo's communal taxis showcase Egyptian humour and piety

MENA

Former Egyptian presidential hopeful freed from prison after one year

MENA

Renowned Egyptologist hits back at criticism over Joe Rogan interview

MENA

Lebanon

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani, right, receives Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at Baghdad International Airport. AFP

Lebanon's President Aoun in Baghdad to bolster ties

Visit comes after tension caused by his remarks on Iraq’s Popular Mobilisation Forces

MENA

Special reportRebuilding Lebanon after Israel’s war: The vast costs and political challenges

MENA

Israeli attacks kill two people in southern Lebanon

MENA

Beirut blast hospital unit reopens after Dh8.7m UAE donation

UAE

New Beirut airport on way but Captagon fight goes on, says Lebanese PM

MENA

EditorialPalestinian factions can aid Lebanon's new start by disarming

Editorial

President Sheikh Mohamed meets Lebanese Prime Minister in Abu Dhabi

UAE

Today's cartoonShadi's take on Israel's announcement of new West Bank settlements

Review: Ramy Youssef-starring Mountainhead is a bitter satire of big tech

Swiatek survives French Open scare while Sabalenka powers into quarter-finals

'We've not seen a plan,' WFP director says of Gaza Humanitarian Foundation

Syria's Al Shara in Kuwait seeking stabilisation support

Flydubai plane lands at Damascus airport to end 12-year absence

Piastri wins Spanish GP as Verstappen pays penalty for late collision

Viral post on Dubai Mall dress code etiquette sparks debate

'This is an ambush': Dozens killed and injured in Gaza food bank shooting

'Freedom Flotilla' setting sail for Gaza with Greta Thunberg on board

Gaza doctor who lost nine children in air strike dies of injuries

Syria's Al Shara in Kuwait amid drive for Gulf investment

Kazakhstan looks to Gulf investment as it develops the next Silk Road

'Totally unacceptable': US rejects Hamas response to Gaza truce plan

Iran's Araghchi says nuclear programme within framework of agreements in call with IAEA chief

Lebanon warns of danger as Israeli occupation and attacks continue

Raging fire at Sharjah's Al Hamriyah Port brought under control

Raging fire at Sharjah's Al Hamriyah Port brought under control

Eneron Magnus: Abu Dhabi police's new autonomous vehicle with a cell inside

Eneron Magnus: Abu Dhabi police's new autonomous vehicle with a cell inside

Elon Musk appears with black eye at White House farewell

Elon Musk appears with black eye at White House farewell

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