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Pakistan positioning itself as intermediary in US-Israel-Iran tensions - analysis
Asim Munir, Pakistan’s Chief of Defense Forces, called US President Donald Trump on Sunday to discuss the Iran crisis and offered mediation, according to The Financial Times.
Syria shows security, economic gains, UN council says, urging caution on Israel
Iran missiles, Hezbollah drones renew fear for residents along Israel’s northern border
Missile debris falls in Amman as Jordan faces direct threats amid Israel-Iran war
Voices from the Arab press: Iran threatens global shipping in Strait of Hormuz
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
Syrian Jews in Damascus donate meat for iftar, support Muslim families in need during Ramadan
Needy families receive Ramadan support as a small remaining Jewish community highlights longstanding ties with Muslim neighbors.
Eid, Nowruz, Nisan converge in 2026, blending faith, culture, renewal across the region
The convergence creates a layered period of celebration that reflects the region’s complex identity, where religious practice and ancient cultural traditions coexist and often reinforce one another.
Expert warns Haifa refinery is ‘time bomb’ despite limited damage in Iranian strike
The Bazan refinery in Haifa Bay has long been a source of environmental concern. The latest round of Iranian missile fire has now placed those concerns in a wartime context.
Israel ranks eighth in World Happiness Report despite war, young Israelis place third globally
The report shows Israel continuing to post high levels of life satisfaction even as the country faces prolonged conflict on multiple fronts.
Gulf states seek to balance diplomacy with deterrence policies as Iran war threatens region
Israeli and US actions against Iran, including strikes on key facilities such as Kharg Island, which hosts a large portion of Iran’s oil exports, have widened the confrontation.
Lebanon war widening divide within Shi'ite community as frustrations with Hezbollah grow
After Hezbollah launched rocket fire into Israeli territory on March 2, Israel responded with a large-scale offensive that again displaced many Shi'ite residents and reignited debate over the group.
Christians in Lebanon navigate fear and neutrality amid ongoing regional conflict
Christian communities are opposing Lebanon’s involvement in the conflict while weighing whether Hezbollah’s weakening could open space for stronger state authority.
Pakistan denies deadly Kabul hospital attack, says it struck Taliban military site
Conflicting accounts over a disputed airstrike leave questions about the target and reported civilian deaths unresolved.
'After the cluster opens, it’s too late:' Israeli expert explains Iranian cluster warhead challenge
Dr. Uzi Rubin tells The Media Line that stopping missiles at high altitude remains the only effective defense once submunitions are released.