The Media Line
Voices from the Arab Press: Red lines in Syria, Azerbaijani oil, and Anwar Sadat
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses of the Arab media around the world.
Mike Huckabee on Iran, Hezbollah, Saudi Arabia and Israel’s US relationship - interview
What happens after UNIFIL leaves Lebanon, and what might take its place? - explainer
India pushes for bigger role in BRICS while it aims to avoid damaging ties with US
WATCH: Gazan activist calls for peace with Israel, blames Hamas for war, seeks meeting with Trump
Al-Natour aims for a meeting with President Trump, says Gazan civil society is not Hamas, wants a political role, and calls for schoolbook reform to counter radicalization.
Iraq emerges as Iran’s economic lifeline amid tighter US sanctions
Iraq’s close political and commercial ties with Iran, give Tehran access to trade routes, currency markets, and commercial networks that are difficult for US authorities to monitor.
UN adopts post-Assad Syria resolution recognizing women searching for missing family
Syria’s representative to the UN, told the General Assembly ahead of the resolution’s adoption that Syrian women faced what he described as “the worst missing persons crisis in modern history."
Saudi Arabia names women diplomat Manal Radwan as special envoy for peace efforts
Radwan is a veteran Saudi diplomat with 25 years of experience in foreign policy, multilateral diplomacy, and relations with the United States, the United Nations, and the Arab League.
Iraq considers currency overhaul to expose looted funds
"The decision will be made in the coming period, and it is hoped that the procedures will begin during 2027," a source in the Iraqi Prime Ministry.
British activist remains in Israeli custody over suspected minor assault during West Bank clash
Finn Joughin was detained Saturday after an encounter involving a child in Umm al-Kheir. Police said late Saturday that he was being held “on suspicion of performing an indecent act against a minor.”
What's next for Syria's economy as US removes nation from state terror list? - analysis
The more important question is no longer whether the designation has been lifted, but whether its removal will translate into banks willing to deal with Syria.
Voices from the Arab press: Weighing Iran's decline, Israel's strategy and Infantino's Arab support
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses of the Arab media around the world.
‘We are behind you’: Shachpatz App offers IDF veterans rapid legal help abroad for emergencies
Shachpatz brings official alerts, travel advice, and emergency contacts together, with 600 lawyers in 17 countries available to provide initial assistance, according to Shurat HaDin.
Christian Lawmakers ask President Trump to grant Jewish Canadians refuge from antisemitism
A letter from Christian lawmakers in America said more than 2,000 Jewish Canadians have expressed interest in moving because of safety concerns.