Podcast: Beyond the Headlines

Burqa-clad Afghan women walk past Taliban flags on the eve of fourth anniversary of the takeover in 2021, in Kabul. AFP

What's changed in Afghanistan since the Taliban takeover?

This episode explores impact of US aid cuts on various sectors in Afghanistan

Israeli troops and armoured vehicles gather near the border with Gaza. Getty Images

Why has Israel decided to reoccupy Gaza - and at what cost?

More states say they will ‘recognise’ Palestine, but what does this mean?

Why is justice so delayed in Beirut port explosion?

Egypt

The reconstructed face. Photo: Cicero Moraes

Recreating an ancient Egyptian priestess's face without opening the sarcophagus

Part artist, part scientist, Cicero Moraes devoted his life to rebuilding the visages of saints and historical figures. But then he fell under the spell of a mummy called Meresamun ...

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Gaza set to return full cycle to before Israel's pullout 20 years ago

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Amr Youssef says Darwish revives the spirit of old-school Egyptian cinema

Film & TV

No compromise on Egypt's share of Nile water, El Sisi warns Ethiopia

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Lebanon

Ali Larijani made clear in Beirut that Tehran expects Hezbollah’s arsenal to remain intact as Iran sees an increasing chance of a new war with Israel. AP

ExclusiveIran tells Lebanon Hezbollah’s arsenal is off-limits as war with Israel looms

Details emerge of Ali Larijani’s message to Beirut as he stressed militant group's weapons are a red line

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US envoy calls on Israel to honour ceasefire with Lebanon

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CommentIs strength the only language Iran, Israel and Russia understand?

Comment

'No life for Lebanon if government confronts us', Hezbollah chief warns

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Hezbollah leader thanks Iran for support at Beirut meeting

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Israel boasts strikes on Lebanon have breached ceasefire 600 times

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Lebanese leaders tell Iranian security chief not to interfere over Hezbollah

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