The Media Line
Horn of Africa growing increasingly important in Middle East power plays - analysis
Military agreements, port investments, and competing positions on Somalia, Somaliland, and Sudan are drawing the African and Arabian shores of the Red Sea into a single geopolitical arena.
Syria’s parliament opens with quiet break from Assad era
Oil prices surge more than 3% as US-Iran strikes fuel Hormuz fear
Lindsey Graham’s death leaves a void in US support for Israel and Ukraine
Bennett pitches educational reform ahead of election, standardized curriculum
Under the “From Tribes to People” proposal, all students would study a common curriculum that includes Hebrew, English, mathematics, civics, Torah, and Jewish and Zionist traditions.
AI won't replace magicians, but it may reshape live entertainment - opinion
AI may not master sleight of hand anytime soon, but it could weaken the human desire to gather, watch, and wonder together
Israeli MK Akram Hasson launches caucus to build post-war normalization lane with Lebanon
He argues that Israel should begin speaking directly to Lebanese communities that may want stability, economic recovery, and freedom from Hezbollah’s control.
Paraguay marks independence day at its embassy in Jerusalem, deepening ties with Israel
Paraguay marked 215 years of independence at its embassy in Jerusalem, with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar, lawmakers, diplomats, and community representatives in attendance.
Israeli ministries move to block $4.2 billion sale of ZIM over security concerns
The opposition centers on a deal approved by ZIM shareholders at the end of April under which the company would be acquired for $4.2 billion, roughly $1 billion above its current market valuation.
Twenty-two dead, dozens injured in crash involving Afghan returnees from Pakistan
Abdul Malik Niazi, a Taliban official, told The Media Line that “the accident occurred on the main highway linking Kabul with Nangarhar province.
Israel’s mobility sector forecasts what inventions can actually deploy and when
Elon Musk praised Israel’s innovation, yet the Smart Mobility Summit’s focus kept returning to the hard problems of regulation, infrastructure, public trust, and moving on from the pilot stage.
US judge orders Trump name removed from Kennedy Center, blocks closure for repairs
The order, issued by US District Judge Christopher Cooper on Friday, requires the administration to eliminate references to Trump from the center and its online presence within 14 days.
Tom Barrack leaves Syria envoy role after steering post-Assad outreach
A Lebanese-American real estate billionaire and longtime ally of US President Donald Trump, Barrack chaired Trump’s 2017 inauguration committee before taking on diplomatic responsibilities.
Voices from the Arab press: Communication is not a prerogative
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
