The Media Line
Syria prepares for economic revival as United States drops Caesar Act sanctions
More than a legal step, the repeal of the Caesar Act signals a political and economic shift that has put Syria back on the radar after years largely cut off from global markets.
Poland intercepts Russian plane over Baltic, reports airspace breaches from Belarus
‘Israel cannot put all its eggs in one basket’: A stable alliance faces growing scrutiny in America
Yemeni government, Houthis agree to exchange 3,000 prisoners
Azerbaijani presidential adviser warns DC on Gaza: 'Don't repeat our mistakes'
For Azerbaijan, the stakes extend beyond Gaza, as it positions itself at the center of a geopolitical contest that stretches from Israel and Turkey through Iran, Russia, and the South Caucasus.
Is Lebanon hiding hundreds of Syrian officers, helping them evade justice?
As Syrian officers face extradition from Lebanon, the country’s legal and political landscape is tested. Will Beirut navigate this complex issue or let tensions rise?
Israeli, American strategies on Iran diverge as timelines shrink, and risks grow - analysis
Geography, military exposure, and political constraints push Jerusalem and Washington to assess the same intelligence through very different clocks.
Egypt, Turkey move in step as Washington, Jerusalem pull apart - analysis
Regional coordination between Cairo and Ankara accelerates amid growing differences between the US and Israel over Turkey’s role after the Israel-Hamas War.
Pakistan arrests ISKP propaganda chief Sultan Aziz Azzam, report says
Pakistan said it detained IS KP media figure Sultan Aziz Azzam, with a UN report citing a major blow to the group’s propaganda and regional operations.
FPA welcomes Israel's High Court move to curb delays on journalists' entry to Gaza
The FPA has repeatedly requested access to Gaza since June, but permission was denied by the state, citing security concerns.
The West’s failure to confront jihadist antisemitism invites its own destruction - opinion
The choice is between the preservation of a world where Jewish life is possible and a descent into a new dark age.
Silence is not neutral: Arab, Muslim leaders must name antisemitism - opinion
This is the moment for leaders in the Arab and Muslim worlds to stop the insanity: Stop excusing antisemitism, stop laundering it through euphemisms, and start confronting it.
Christmas returns to Nazareth, marking a gradual revival of the city's Christian tourism
After two unusually quiet holiday seasons, Christmas has returned to the Galilean city, drawing visitors back into its streets and offering a modest lift to local tourism.
Voices from the Arab press: The collapse of the Muslim Brotherhood
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
US House reaches bipartisan majority opposing radio performance tax
The Local Radio Freedom Act crossed a key House majority threshold, reflecting bipartisan resistance to new fees on local radio broadcasters.
