Podcast: Beyond the Headlines

Demonstrators wave flags and cheer during a protest against Israeli and American attacks on Iran, on June 24, 2025 in Tehran. Getty Images.

How did Israel and Iran go from strategic allies to bitter enemies?

Countries once enjoyed a pragmatic partnership to retain power in Middle East

Red Crescent Society members search through rubble for victims after Israeli strikes on Iran. Photo: IRCS via Reuters

What happens to the Middle East if Tehran falls?

Iran and Israel: What's next?

Who are Abu Shabab, the armed militia Israel is backing in Gaza?

Egypt

Funerals were held in Gaza on Thursday after a strike near the Nasser Hospital caused several casualties. Reuters

Hamas in talks on final details of Gaza ceasefire

Leaders meet in Cairo as far-right Israeli minister threatens to torpedo hostage deal

MENA

Skeleton of man from ancient Egypt gives up its secrets in scientific first

MENA

Egypt’s lorry drivers fear being made scapegoats after crash that killed 19

MENA

Should English museum keep displaying 2,700-year-old Egyptian mummy?

UK

Lebanon

Michael Dagostino, left, and Khaled Sabsabi said the reinstatement renewed their faith in Creative Australia and their selection process. Photo: Instagram / peacefender

Australia reverses decision to axe Lebanese-born artist from Venice role

Chairman of funding body apologies for 'pain' caused by decision six months ago after external review identifies a 'series of missteps'

Art & Design

Bahrain prepares to reopen its embassy in Beirut

Gulf

Saudi-Lebanese operation foils smuggling of five million amphetamine pills

MENA

Lebanon drafts response to US demands for cabinet to approve Hezbollah disarmament

MENA

ExclusiveBeirut 'terrorist cell' plotted day of attacks mirroring Israel’s pager assault

MENA

Today's cartoonShadi's take on US pressure on Lebanon to approve Hezbollah disarmament

Cartoon

US pressures Lebanon to approve Hezbollah disarmament

MENA

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