Podcast: Beyond the Headlines

Palestinians protest against Hamas in Beit Lahiya, northern Gaza. Bloomberg.

Where is Israel's renewed war on Gaza heading?

Growing anger against Hamas and constant Israeli attacks have pushed Palestinians to the brink

The ruins of Salim Abu Muslim Mosque in Gaza. AFP

Is there still hope for Gaza’s shattered ceasefire?

Are crackdowns deterring Iraqi Kurdish smugglers?

The challenges standing in the way of the Arab plan for Gaza

Egypt

Palestinians mourn those killed in the latest Israeli strikes, at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis. Reuters

Israel 'rejects Egypt's Gaza truce proposals' as strikes continue

Israeli officials instead tell mediators they are committed to plan presented by US envoy, according to sources

MENA

ExclusiveHamas claims Gaza protests ‘a paid Israeli attempt' to pressure it to disarm

MENA

Six tourists dead and 39 rescued as submarine sinks off Egypt's Red Sea coast

MENA

Egypt's Gaza ceasefire proposals make little headway despite talks continuing

MENA

Lebanon

The National

Today's cartoonShadi's take on Israel's latest bombardment of Beirut

Shadi's take on Israel's latest bombardment of Beirut

Cartoon

Three killed as Israel strikes Beirut for second time

MENA

Captagon smuggler welcomed by regime in Syria despite crackdown

MENA

Weekend EssayHappiness matters - but fleeting emotions make poor policy targets

Comment

Saudi Arabia hosts long-awaited meeting between Lebanese and Syrian defence ministers

MENA

ProfileKarim Souaid faces daunting task in Lebanon rescue

MENA

First permanent Lebanese central bank chief appointed since Salameh

MENA

Gulf economies avoid harshest Trump tariffs but do not escape unscathed

Trump unveils sweeping tariffs on US trading partners

Today's cartoonShadi's take on Syria's nationwide power cuts

TikTok ramps up Washington operations as ban deadline looms

British government calls on Israel to halt Gaza offensive

A Minecraft Movie review: Jack Black powers throwback charmer for all ages

ReviewNo Other Land is a powerful yet compromised work

Four pro-Palestine protesters face expulsion from Germany

Israel plans new corridor to break up southern Gaza

Egyptologist questions claims of hidden tunnels and chambers under Giza pyramids

Houthis claim US warship attacked in retaliation for strikes on Yemen that killed four

Israeli army's militarisation of Studio Ghibli trend sparks online backlash

The Doors of Mosul: Conceptual art project unlocks the past to heal present wounds

No bread or escape for Gazans trapped by Israel's offensive in Rafah

Iran urges IAEA to defend its facilities after vowing to develop nuclear weapons if attacked

Why is Israel still bombing Syria?

Egyptians protest against Israeli attacks on Gaza after Eid prayers

Egyptians protest against Israeli attacks on Gaza after Eid prayers

Iran's supreme leader vows strong response if country is attacked

Iran's supreme leader vows strong response if country is attacked

Fireworks light up the sky for Eid Al Fitr at Yas Bay Waterfront

Fireworks light up the sky for Eid Al Fitr at Yas Bay Waterfront

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